Lucknow

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lucknow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Lucknow?Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Gomti River
2. How many people live in Lucknow?Approximately 3.3 million (2023 estimate)
3. What is the capital of Lucknow?Capital of Uttar Pradesh
4. What language do people speak in Lucknow?Hindi (official), Urdu (widely spoken), English

Gomti River: A significant river flowing through Lucknow, historically vital for trade, agriculture, and urban development.
Tehzeeb: A sophisticated code of conduct, etiquette, and cultural refinement characteristic of Lucknow's Nawabi heritage.
Chikankari: An intricate and delicate form of white embroidery, traditionally done on light fabrics, originating from Lucknow.
Nawabs of Awadh: The rulers of the princely state of Awadh, who significantly shaped Lucknow's culture, architecture, and administration.